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Title
Director for Veterans ServicesOffice Building
Brown HallOffice
134Mailing Address
Brown Hall 134Student Services Support-Box 2801A
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
Hello, I am Russ Chavez AKA "Smoke" I am the director for Veterans Affairs here at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. I served in the U.S. Army for 21 years in various capacities to include senior military instructor at SDSU Army ROTC, drill instructor, senior parachutist (Airborne Operations), special weapons. I was and always will be an Artilleryman at heart, hence the "Smoke" nickname. I've served all over the U.S. and outside the U.S. to include Germany, France, South Korea.My passion is helping Veterans and Family Members transition from military life to civilian life as seamlessly and successfully as possible. As the director of the Veterans Affairs Office, we strive to provide quality programming, student success counseling and flawless GI Bill certifying.
Education
- Associates in general studies
- B.S. in management
Department(s)
Image for Veterans Affairs Resource Center - VARC
Veterans Affairs Resource Center - VARC